Licensed Therapist (Office of Mental Health) - School-Based

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE); Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) is seeking a Licensed Therapist to provide culturally responsive mental health services to students and families in a school-based setting. This part-time role offers meaningful direct impact in a supportive community.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight, assessments, individualized treatment and crisis intervention. The role requires NY licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC) and a Master’s in a human services field, plus at least one year

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services field required.
• Active LMSW/LCSW/LMHC licensure; educational agreement may be considered for non-licensed candidates.
• At least 1 year experience with outside treatment providers and mental health professionals.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for students with mental health, substance use, or behavioral conditions.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, relapse prevention plans, and support plans.
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling in English and Spanish.
• Run therapy groups and provide crisis intervention and daily living support.
• Coordinate care with schools, families, and outside providers; attend CSE meetings as needed.
• Advocate for students’ rights, cultural needs, and access to appropriate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Job description

Licensed Therapist (Office of Mental Health) - School-Based

Part-Time | 30hrs/week, Mon-Fri 1:00PM-7:00PM

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), founded in 1977, benefits and proudly supports more than 5,500 individuals with intellectual /developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Therapist to provide culturally responsive mental health services to students and families in a school-based setting. This part-time role is a great fit for a therapist who wants to make a direct impact.

What You'll Do:

• Provide clinical oversight for students with mental health, substance use, or behavioral conditions
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Support Plans
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling in English and Spanish
• Run therapy groups and provide crisis intervention and daily living support
• Coordinate care with schools, families, and outside providers; attend CSE meetings as needed
• Advocate for students' rights, cultural needs, and access to appropriate care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

What You'll Need:

• Master's degree in a human services field
• Active licensure as an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC (candidates without licensure may be considered with an educational agreement)
• At least 1 year of experience working with outside treatment providers and mental health professionals
• Valid NYS driver's license

The day-to-day demands of this role require an extreme level of patience and de-escalation that may not align with your personal strengths or current coping strategies.

Working with this demographic involves dealing with high-provocation situations, which could easily compromise your own progress and stability.

For almost five decades, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), has proudly supported more than 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities to realize their full potential, with recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.